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01-Jun-2018
Passing of Gene Van (1936 - 2018), Indiana - USAby Joseph Natoli |
Video: Time Is Once Again
 Video above: Gene Van's last substantial composition (Video 3 above) is entitled “Time Is Once Again” performed by Joseph Natoli as a tribute to his dear friend, Gene Van. This has not been a good year for accordionists, as we have lost so many important figures in the accordion world starting in late 2017, and we have unfortunately lost yet another accordion icon on 28 May 2018, Memorial Day. Gene Van peacefully transitioned to his final rest (hopefully filled with music), while his loving family was by his side for every minute of the previous three challenging weeks. For those of you who may not remember the name Gene Van because he came a little before your time, he was one of those special individuals who had multi-dimensional talents and excelled in every one of them. First and foremost, he was an incredible teacher who affected the lives of many many students, which is substantiated by the outpouring of love and sympathies on the “Gene Van Accordion” Facebook page as news started to spread of Gene’s 4:15am transition into the next life. Gene so positively affected the lives of so many students, and they all reiterate that what they learned from Gene in music lessons and orchestra rehearsals is what taught them to appreciate striving for excellence and doing whatever it takes to succeed whether in music, their jobs, or in life. Full obituary of Gene Van Obituary by Joseph Natoli |
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